William Chester Stringfellow, 84, of Kennewick, WA died on July 25, 2013. He was born December 27, 1928 to parents Chester Barbour and Jeanette Margaret (Travis) Stringfellow. He married his wife Lee Ann in 1973. They have lived in the Tri-City area since 1978. He served two years in the US Army. William had a long and successful career as a master mechanic and operating engineer foreman for Hanford. He traveled the world for his work. He retired in 1990. William loved fishing and hunting. William is survived by his wife, Lee Ann; sons, John and James Stringfellow; daughter and son-in-law Deana and J.C. Becker; sisters, Joan Abbott and Janis Feeney; five grandchildren and many extended family members. He was dearly loved by all and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and a younger brother. For online condolences please visit www.HillcrestMemorialCenter.com.